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Entered War
Australia entered war together with Britain.
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Landing In Gallipoli
Members of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) landed at Gallipoli together with troops from NZ, Britain and France.
Primary Source
This is important because it began a compaign that ended with the evacuation of troops on 19-20 December 1915. -
Middle East Campaign
Following the Gallipoli landing, the Middle East Campaign started. Australian troops participated in the defence of the Suez Canal and the allied reconquest of the Sinai Peninsula.
Pimary Source
This is important because -
The battle for Lone Pine
involving the Australian 1st Brigade plus two other battalions, was a crushing victory for the Australians
Source- Primary
This was important because Australia won it. -
End of The Battle of Lone Pine
It was the end of the Battle of Lone Pine.
Source- Primary
This was important because it was the end of the battle and Australia helped win it. -
Second Battle of Marne
The second battle of the Marne resulted from the third major thrust of the great German offensive of 1918. Beginning in late May 1918, the German advance reached the Marne River in early June leaving Paris dangerously exposed.
Source- Primary
This was important because -
Battle of Hamel
The Australians reached the peak of their fighting performance in the battle of Hemel on July 4.
Secondary Source.
This is important because it was the peak of their fighting performance. -
Allied Offensive
The allied offensive, beginning on 8 August at Amiens.
Primary Source
This is important because it contributed to Australian successes at Mont St Quentin and Peronne and to the capture of the Hindemburg Line. -
Turkey Sued for Peace.
Turkey sued for peace.
Secondary Source.
This is important because it was the beggining of the war finally ending. -
Germany Surrendered
Germany surrendered.
Secondary Source
This was importnt because it was the end of World War 1.
